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New online platform could cut estate agents out of new homes market (PIE)

An online start-up firm could cut estate agents out of the new homes sales market.

Rob Hailstone August 16, 2018

Society condemns ‘deregulatory agenda based on flawed premises’ (LSG)

Law Society president Christina Blacklaws said: ‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority appears to be pursuing a deregulatory agenda based on flawed premises and at the expense of consumers.

Rob Hailstone August 16, 2018

Help for firms falling short on complaints-handling (LSG)

Fresh guidance has been issued for law firms demonstrating why it is important to notify clients about the legal ombudsman at the time of engagement and again at the end

Rob Hailstone August 16, 2018

Trouble ahead? House price falls set to spread, website warns (EAT)

A sales platform that monitors the market is warning that house price falls are likely to spread beyond London and the south east this autumn.

Rob Hailstone August 15, 2018

The Law Society vehemently opposes recent SRA reform proposals (TC)

A press release by The Law Society has firmly rejected the proposals made by the SRA into transparency reform because they would severely reduce consumer protections, rather than create transparency

Rob Hailstone August 15, 2018

SRA press ahead with “multiple solicitor brands” (LF)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has stuck to its guns on allowing solicitors to practise from unregulated firms and enabling freelance solicitors to do more in its application to the Legal

Rob Hailstone August 15, 2018

Law firm closures up again after surge in rule breaches (LF)

The number of law firms closed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rose by 35% last year to 50, it has emerged.

Rob Hailstone August 15, 2018

Hereford United legend Ricky George jailed for money laundering

Ricky George, 72, was sentenced to two years. The fraud involved the sale of a house without the knowledge or consent of the owner, Hertfordshire Constabulary say.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

Desparate agents deliberately overvaluing, claims PropTech company (PIE)

A PropTech firm has adopted the unusual position of claiming some agencies deliberately over-value properties in a bid to win instructions.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

The Property Ombudsman speaks out about approach to dual fee situations (PIE)

In the vast majority of property sales only one agent is instructed and their contractual right to a commission fee is not disputed.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

Tesco Remortgage range offering £1000 cashback (TC)

Through a new remortgage product, Tesco remortgage customers are being offered a cashback amount ranging from £250-£1000 or they can take advantage of a free conveyancing service.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

Boris Johnson wants “absurdly high” stamp duty to be cut (EAT)

Boris Johnson is calling for a cut to Britain’s “absurdly high” stamp duty.

Rob Hailstone August 13, 2018